The leader took his time stepping forward, every pace seemingly weighed down by a heavy pressure.
When he stopped just a few paces away from Qin Xiao, he slowly reached his right hand into his coat.
In the blink of an eye, a gleaming dagger was in his grasp.
Holding the blade, he glared fiercely at Qin Xiao and spat out a low, menacing threat, "Kid, I advise you to pretend you didn't see a damn thing, otherwise... humph!"
The words were as chilling as a blast straight from the netherworld, striking instant terror into anyone who heard them.
Standing nearby, Carolina stared fixedly at the dagger in the man's hand. Her eyes, already wide with fright, widened even further, filled entirely with dread.
Her delicate frame trembled uncontrollably, making her as unsteady as a leaf caught in a gale.
A profound sense of helplessness surged over her like a tidal wave, instantly drowning her.
Unconsciously, Carolina bit down hard on her lower lip, pressing with such force that it turned slightly pale.
Crystal-clear tears welled up in her beautiful eyes, threatening to spill over at any second.
Even so, she fought hard to hold the tears back, casting a deeply worried glance toward Qin Xiao.
At that moment, Carolina's mind was a tangled knot of conflicting emotions.
She desperately longed for Qin Xiao to step forward and rescue her from danger, yet at the same time, she was terrified that those ruthless thugs would turn their anger on him and bring him harm.
This internal conf…
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